wheel Acura ILX 2013 Workshop Manual

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uuEngine Does Not StartuEmergency Engine Stop
Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Engine StopIf you cannot stop the engine by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button, do
either of the following operations:
•Press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button for three seconds.
•Firmly press the ENGINE START/STOP button three times.
The steering wheel will not lock.
The power mode changes to VEHICLE OFF with the shift lever in
(P, and to
ACCESSORY with the shift lever in any position other than
(P.
The power mode changes to VEHICLE OFF.
1Emergency Engine Stop
Do not press the button while driving unless it is
absolutely necessary for the engine to be switched
off.
Automatic transmission modelsManual transmission models

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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Brake System Indicator Comes On
Handling the Unexpected
If the Brake System Indicator Comes On
â– Reasons for the indicator to come on
•The brake fluid is low.
•There is a malfunction in the brake system.■What to do when the indicator comes on while driving
Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
•If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
•If abnormal, take immediate action. If necessary, downshift the
transmission to slow the vehicle using engine braking.
If the EPS System Indicator Comes On
â– Reasons for the indicator to come on
•Comes on when there is a problem with EPS.
•If you depress the accelerator pedal repeatedly to increase the engine
speed while the engine is idling, the indicator comes on, and
sometimes the steering wheel becomes harder to operate.â– What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and restart the engine.
If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
1If the Brake System Indicator Comes On
Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe place. If necessary downshift
the gears.
If the brake system indicator and ABS indicator come
on simultaneously, the electronic brake distribution
system is not working. This can result in vehicle
instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer immediately.
U.S.
Canada
1If the EPS System Indicator Comes OnNOTICEIf you repeatedly turn the steering wheel at an
extremely low speed, or hold the steering wheel on
the full left or right position for a while, the system
heats up. The system goes into a protective mode,
and limits its performance. The steering wheel
becomes harder and harder to operate. Once the
system cools down, EPS is restored. Repeated
operation under these conditions can eventually
damage the system.

327Handling the Unexpected
Emergency TowingCall a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.â– Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.â– Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
1Emergency TowingNOTICETrying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle's weight.NOTICEImproper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous, since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.

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uuSpecificationsu
Continued
Information
â– Brake Fluid
â– Automatic Transmission FluidSpecified
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
Specified
Acura ATF DW-1
(automatic transmission fluid)
Capacity Change 2.6 US qt (2.5 â„“)
â– Engine Oil
â– Engine CoolantRecommended
·Genuine Acura Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
CapacityChange 3.7 US qt (3.5 â„“)
Change
including
filter3.9 US qt (3.7 â„“)
Specified
Honda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity
1.41 US gal (5.33 â„“)
(change including the remaining
0.125 US gal (0.475 â„“) in the reserve tank)
â– Tire*1: BASE models
*2: PREM and TECH modelsRegular
Size
P205/55R16 89H
*1
P215/45R17 87V
*2
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2])
32 (220 [2.2])
*1
33 (230 [2.3])
*2
Compact
SpareSize T135/80D15 99M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2])60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel Size
Regular
16 x 6 1/2J
*1
17 x 7J
*2
Compact Spare
15 x 4T

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uuSpecificationsu
Information
â– Brake/Clutch Fluid
â– Manual Transmission FluidSpecified
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
Specified
Acura Manual Transmission Fluid
Capacity Change 2.0 US qt (1.9 â„“)
â– Engine Oil
â– Engine CoolantRecommended
·Genuine Acura Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
CapacityChange 4.2 US qt (4.0 â„“)
Change
including
filter4.4 US qt (4.2 â„“)
Specified
Honda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity
1.45 US gal (5.5 â„“)
(change including the remaining
0.125 US gal (0.475 â„“) in the reserve tank)
â– TireRegular
Size
P215/45R17 87V
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2])
33 (230 [2.3])
Compact
SpareSize T135/80D16 101M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2])60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel Size
Regular
17 x 7J
Compact Spare
16 x 4T

Index
343Index
Index
AABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 239
Accessories and Modifications................ 246
Accessory Power Sockets......................... 134
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 268
Engine Oil ............................................... 261
Washer ................................................... 273
Additives, Engine Oil............................... 261
Adjusting
Armrest .................................................. 130
Front Seats.............................................. 123
Head Restraints ....................................... 126
Mirrors.................................................... 121
Rear Seat ................................................ 129
Steering Wheel ....................................... 120
Temperature ............................................. 81
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System).................................................... 136
Changing the Mode................................ 136
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows .............................................. 137
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 297
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 136
Sensors ................................................... 139
Synchronized Mode ................................ 138
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 136
Air Pressure.............................. 287, 331, 333
Airbags....................................................... 33
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 39
After a Collision ........................................ 37Airbag Care ............................................... 47
Event Data Recorder .................................. 19
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 36
Indicator ........................................ 44, 67, 71
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 45
Sensors...................................................... 33
Side Airbag Cutoff System ......................... 42
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 46
Side Airbags .............................................. 40
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 43
AM/FM Radio............................................ 151
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).................. 239
Indicator .................................................... 67
Armrest..................................................... 130
Audio Remote Controls............................ 149
Audio System............................................ 142
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 150
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 143
Error Messages ........................................ 170
General Information ................................ 173
iPhone®................................................... 176
iPod®....................................................... 158
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 163
Pandora®................................................. 161
Reactivating............................................. 144
Recommended CDs ................................. 174
Recommended Devices ............................ 176
Security Code .......................................... 144
Theft Protection....................................... 144
USB Adapter Cable .................................. 143
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 176Audio/Information Screen....................... 146
Authorized Manuals................................ 341
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking................. 101
Customize ................................................. 86
Automatic Lighting.................................. 115
Automatic Transmission........................... 221
Creeping ................................................. 221
Fluid ........................................................ 270
Kickdown ................................................ 221
Operating the Shift Lever................... 13, 223
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 317
Shifting ................................................... 222
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 143
Average Fuel Economy.............................. 81
Average Speed........................................... 82
BBattery...................................................... 295
Charging System Indicator................. 65, 320
Jump Starting .......................................... 314
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 295
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 296
Belts (Seat).................................................. 26
Beverage Holders..................................... 133
Bluetooth® Audio..................................... 166
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®..................... 179
Booster Seats (For Children)...................... 59
Brake System............................................ 237
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................... 239
Brake Assist System ................................. 240

346Index
HHalogen Bulbs................................... 274, 276
Handling the Unexpected........................ 303
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)............................... 179
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and
Call History ............................................ 195
Automatic Transferring ............................ 193
Caller’s ID Information ............................. 193
HFL Buttons ............................................. 179
HFL Menus .............................................. 181
HFL Status Display.................................... 180
Making a Call .......................................... 198
Options During a Call .............................. 202
Phone Setup ............................................ 186
Receiving a Call ....................................... 201
Speed Dial ............................................... 196
Text Message................................... 191, 203
To Clear the System ................................. 194
To Create a Security PIN........................... 192
Hazard Warning Button............................... 2
Head Restraints......................................... 126
Headlights................................................. 114
Aiming .................................................... 274
Automatic Operation ............................... 115
Dimming ......................................... 114, 117
Operating ................................................ 114
Heaters (Seat)............................................ 135
HFL (HandsFreeLink®)............................... 179
High-Beam Indicator.................................. 70
Hill Start Assist System.............................. 219
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver............ 177
IIdentification Numbers............................ 334
Engine and Transmission ......................... 334
Vehicle Identification ............................... 334
Illumination Control................................. 119
Knob ....................................................... 119
Immobilizer System.................................. 106
Indicator.................................................... 71
Indicators.................................................... 64
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)..................... 67
Charging System ............................... 65, 320
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 72, 230
CRUISE MAIN .................................... 72, 229
Door and Trunk Open ......................... 25, 69
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System ............................................ 68, 322
Fog Light ................................................... 70
High-Beam ................................................ 70
Immobilizer System ................................... 71
Keyless Access System ............................... 72
Lights On .................................................. 70
Low Fuel ................................................... 67
Low Oil Pressure ................................ 64, 320
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ............. 69, 234, 235
Maintenance Minder ............................... 251
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............... 65, 321
Parking Brake and Brake System ........ 64, 322
Seat Belt Reminder .............................. 27, 66
Security System Alarm ............................... 72
Shift Lever Position .................................... 65
Side Airbag Off ................................... 46, 71Supplemental Restraint System ........... 44, 67
System Message ....................................... 70
Transmission ............................................. 66
Turn Signal ............................................... 70
VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist)
System ............................................ 68, 232
VSA® OFF.......................................... 68, 233
Information.............................................. 329
Information Buttons............................ 79, 83
Instant Fuel Economy................................ 81
Instrument Panel........................................ 63
Brightness Control .................................. 119
Interior Lights........................................... 131
Interior Rearview Mirror......................... 121
Internet Radio.......................................... 161
iPhone®..................................................... 176
iPod®......................................................... 158
JJack (Wheel Nut Wrench)........................ 308
Jump Starting........................................... 314KKey Number Tag........................................ 94
Keyless Access System................................ 96
Keyless Lockout Prevention....................... 98
Keys............................................................. 93
Lockout Prevention ................................... 98
Number Tag.............................................. 94

348Index
Operating the Switches Around the Steering
Wheel...................................................... 112
Outside Temperature
Adjusting ................................................... 81
Overheating.............................................. 318PPaddle Shifters (Sequential Shift Mode)... 13
Pandora®................................................... 161
Panic Mode............................................... 107
Parking...................................................... 241
Parking Brake............................................ 237
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator............................................ 64, 322
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator................. 45
Passing Indicators..................................... 114
Power Windows........................................ 108
Precautions While Driving........................ 220
Rain ......................................................... 220
Pregnant Women....................................... 31
Puncture (Tire).......................................... 305RRadiator..................................................... 269
Radio (AM/FM).......................................... 151
Radio (XM®).............................................. 153
Radio Data System (RDS).......................... 152
Range.......................................................... 81
RDS (Radio Data System).......................... 152Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing)....... 337
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button..................................................... 120
Rear Seat (Folding Down)........................ 129
Rearview Mirror....................................... 121
Refueling.................................................. 243
Fuel Guage................................................ 78
Gasoline .................................. 243, 330, 332
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 67
Regulations............................... 235, 289, 335
Remote Transmitter................................... 95
Replacement
Battery .................................................... 296
Bulbs ....................................................... 274
Fuses ............................................... 324, 325
Tires ........................................................ 292
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 284
Reporting Safety Defects......................... 336
Resetting a Trip Meter............................... 80
SSafe Driving................................................ 21
Safety Check............................................... 25
Safety Labels............................................... 61
Safety Message........................................... 20
Seat Belts.................................................... 26
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 30
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 28
Checking................................................... 32
Fastening .................................................. 29Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 55
Pregnant Women...................................... 31
Reminder .................................................. 27
Warning Indicator ............................... 27, 66
Seat Heaters............................................. 135
Seats.......................................................... 123
Adjusting ................................................ 123
Front Seats.............................................. 123
Rear Seat ................................................ 129
Seat Heaters ........................................... 135
Security System........................................ 106
Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 71
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 72
SEL/RESET Button....................................... 79
Select Lever................................ 13, 222, 226
Operation ................................. 13, 223, 226
Releasing ................................................ 317
Won’t Move ........................................... 317
Selecting a Child Seat................................ 52
Selector Knob (Audio)............................. 145
Sequential Shift Mode............................. 224
Sequential Shift Mode Operation........... 225
Setting the Clock........................................ 92
Shift Lever.................................. 13, 222, 226
Shift Lever Position Indicator............ 65, 223
Shifting (Transmission).................... 222, 226
Shoulder Anchor........................................ 30
Side Airbags............................................... 40
Cutoff System ........................................... 42
Off Indicator ............................................. 42

349Index
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 43
SMS Text Message............................ 191, 203
Snow Tires................................................ 294
Spare Tire................................. 305, 331, 333
Spark Plugs....................................... 330, 332
Specifications........................................... 330
Specified Fuel........................... 243, 330, 332
SRS Airbags (Airbags)................................ 36
Starting the Engine.................................. 216
Does Not Start ........................................ 311
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 112
Jump Starting ......................................... 314
Steering Wheel........................................ 120
Adjusting ................................................ 120
Stopping................................................... 241
Summer Tires............................................ 294
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)....... 36
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel).................................................... 2, 3
System Message Indicator......................... 70TTemperature
Outside Temperature ................................ 81
Temperature Sensor................................ 139
Text Message.................................... 191, 203
Time (Setting)............................................. 92
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)..................................................... 234
Indicator ........................................... 69, 323Tires........................................................... 286
Air Pressure ............................. 287, 331, 333
Checking and Maintaining....................... 286
Inspection................................................ 286
Labeling .................................................. 287
Puncture (Flat Tire)................................... 305
Regulations ............................................. 289
Rotation .................................................. 293
Spare Tire ................................ 305, 331, 333
Summer .................................................. 294
Tire Chains .............................................. 294
Wear Indicators ....................................... 291
Winter ..................................................... 294
Tools.......................................................... 304
Towing a Trailer....................................... 215
Towing Your Vehicle................................ 215
Emergency .............................................. 327
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System).................................................... 234
Indicator ............................................ 69, 323
Transmission..................................... 222, 226
Automatic ............................................... 222
Fluid ................................................ 270, 271
Manual.................................................... 226
Number ................................................... 334
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 224
Shift Lever Position Indicator .............. 65, 223
Trip Meter................................................... 80
Troubleshooting....................................... 303
Blown Fuse ...................................... 324, 325
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 17Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 18
Emergency Towing .................................. 327
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 311
Noise When Braking .................................. 18
Overheating ............................................ 318
Premium Gasoline ................... 243, 330, 332
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 305
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 17, 100
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 317
Warning Indicators .................................... 64
Trunk......................................................... 102
Lid........................................................... 102
Light Bulb........................................ 330, 332
Turn Signals.............................................. 114
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 70
UUnlocking the Doors.................................. 95
Unlocking the Front Doors from
the Inside............................................ 10, 99
USB Adapter Cable........................... 142, 143
USB Flash Drives....................................... 176
Using the Keyless Access System............... 96VVanity Mirrors............................................... 5
Vehicle Identification Number................ 334
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®).................. 232
Off Button............................................... 233

350Index
Off Indicator .............................................. 68
System Indicator ........................................ 68
Viscosity (Oil)............................. 261, 331, 333
VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist).................. 232WWallpaper.................................................. 147
Wallpaper Setup....................................... 168
Warning and Information Messages......... 73
Warning Indicator On/Blinking................ 320
Warning Labels........................................... 61
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately)............................................... 339
Watts................................................. 330, 332
Wear Indicators (Tire)............................... 291
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle)............ 308
Window Washers...................................... 118
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 273
Switch ..................................................... 118
Windows (Opening and Closing)............. 108
Windshield................................................ 118
Cleaning .................................................. 301
Defrosting/Defogging .............................. 137
Washer Fluid............................................ 273
Wiper Blades ........................................... 284
Wipers and Washers ................................ 118
Winter Tires............................................... 294
Snow Tires ............................................... 294
Tire Chains .............................................. 294Wipers and Washers................................. 118
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 284
WMA................................................. 155, 163
Worn Tires................................................ 286
XXM® Radio................................................ 153